Our nanny resigned this week giving us two months' notice. It's her first nannying job and she's found it harder than expected - we are mutually agreed that it's right she moves on and relations are currently amicable. BUT the job obviously stresses her out. She has taken two sick days since giving notice and has admitted that she's not sure she can cope with two more months. She is however worried about money until she finds a new job.
A friend's nanny has offered to do half the days, which our nanny is happy with, although it means me changing my working days which isn't easy. I'm also sceptical that our nanny can manage even two days a week, especially now she's made up her mind to go. I am scared of a situation where we're on bad terms and she's not turning up.
We are actively (very) looking for a new nanny. Can we ask one to work in tandem with our old one while she works her notice? Or am I just being soft? It all feels more complicated than it probably is.